Angels Care Hospice
Council Bluffs, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161619)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 352-3640 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Angels Care Hospice in the data available, so no star rating or recommendation percentage can be reported at this time. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
The data available does not list a specific number of ZIP codes served by Angels Care Hospice, which is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in Pottawattamie County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their area.
Yes, Angels Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161619, certified since December 10, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Angels Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving Pottawattamie County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2025. The listing data provided does not include an ownership type for this hospice, so families should contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Angels Care Hospice in the data available here, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This absence is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or has withheld the figures for this provider.
Similarly, no composite process measure score was reported for this hospice, so no comparison to the Iowa state average of 97.19 can be made at this time. The data also does not show a number of ZIP codes served, so families should call the hospice to ask about its service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Angels Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 161619, certified since 12/10/2025). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
A composite process score for this hospice was not reported, so it cannot be compared to the Iowa state average of 97.19; CMS has not published this figure for this provider.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The data does not list a specific number of ZIP codes served. Please contact the hospice at (712) 352-3640 and verify service area details on Medicare Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data available for this hospice. Ownership type can matter to some families, so contact the hospice at (712) 352-3640 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Angels Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2025, according to CMS Care Compare.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when a patient has a life-limiting illness and is generally no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care; patients continue to receive medical attention focused on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (712) 352-3640 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (712) 352-3640 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CMS quality measures, CAHPS caregiver survey results, service area, and how it supports patients and families; contact Angels Care Hospice at (712) 352-3640 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Angels Care Hospice (CCN 161619) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161619?state=IA to confirm current ratings and details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.